Neonatal trials and informed consent in the NICU: a literature review

Key Points

• Challenges in informed consent processes impact equity across interventional trials in neonatology,
• Parents generally support research in the NICU, given that language is clear and timing is appropriate.
• The review highlights gaps in understanding informed consent during neonatal trials in various settings.
• Equity in research might improve if clearer communication and appropriate timing for parental involvement are emphasized.

Abstract